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yrkesrettleiing

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

yrkesrettleiing

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

yr-kes-rett-lei-ing

Pronunciation

/ˈʏrkesˌrɛtːlɛiɪŋ/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

yrkes-rett-lei- + -ing

The word 'yrkesrettleiing' is a Norwegian noun meaning 'career guidance'. It's a compound word divided into five syllables: yr-kes-rett-lei-ing, with primary stress on 'rett'. The syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables. It consists of multiple roots and a nominalizing suffix.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Career guidance; the process of providing advice and support to individuals regarding their career choices.

    Career guidance

    Hun jobber med yrkesrettleiing.

    Elevene fikk yrkesrettleiing skolen.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('rett'). Norwegian typically stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift stress to the second element.

Syllables

5
yr/ʏr/
kes/kɛs/
rett/rɛtː/
lei/lɛi/
ing/ɪŋ/

yr Open syllable, containing the rounded vowel /ʏ/ and the alveolar consonant /r/.. kes Closed syllable, containing the velar stop /k/, the vowel /ɛ/, and the alveolar fricative /s/.. rett Closed syllable, containing the alveolar tap /r/, the vowel /ɛ/, and the dental stop /t/. Geminate /t/.. lei Open syllable, containing the alveolar lateral approximant /l/, the vowel /ɛ/, and the diphthong /i/.. ing Closed syllable, containing the close central unrounded vowel /ɪ/ and the velar nasal /ŋ/.

Onset Maximization

Norwegian syllable division prioritizes including as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.

Vowel-Centric Syllables

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

Compound Word Stress

Stress often falls on the second element of a compound word.

  • Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation (trilled vs. tapped).
  • The 'y' vowel can be challenging for learners.
  • The geminate consonant /tː/ in 'rett' is a common feature of Norwegian phonology.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025
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